New York Giants open season with victory over Dallas Cowboys

Jaxson Dart picked out Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20.

Dart found Devin Singletary for another, Cam Skattebo ran for one in his first game back from injury as the Giants began their season with victory over the Cowboys on Sunday night in John Harbaugh's debut as coach.

Dart finished 23 of 29 for 230 yards passing, plus 54 rushing. Likely made eight catches on eight targets for 78 yards in his New York debut after following Harbaugh from Baltimore.

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No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers returned after recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee almost a year ago and he took six catches for 69 yards.

Skattebo was also coming back from injury after breaking his right fibula and dislocating his right ankle. He rumbled for 81 yards on 18 carries and brought back his signature back flip celebration after running into the end zone untouched for the Giants' first points of the season.

Dak Prescott threw an interception but completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards and connected for touchdowns with CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams, who also ran for a touchdown.

The Cowboys were hit by penalties, eight of them for 85 yards and their defence had a difficult start to the season.

In a pre-game ceremony the Giants commemorated 9/11 victims 25 years later and Harbaugh paid tribute on the sidelines too. He wore an NYPD hat in the first half, then switched to an FDNY cap for the second.

WEEK TWO

Thursday September 17

Detroit Lions @ Buffalo Bills - 1.15am, Friday morning - LIVE on Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event

Sunday September 20

Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears - 6pm - LIVE on Sky Sports NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots - 6pm - LIVE on Sky Sports Football

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos - 9.05pm - LIVE on Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event

Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys - 9.25pm - LIVE on Sky Sports Football

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals - 9.25pm - LIVE on Sky Sports + (stream)

Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs - 1.20am, Monday morning - LIVE on Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event

Monday September 21

New York Giants @ Los Angeles Rams - 1.15am, Tuesday morning - LIVE on Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event

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